The Linde Group and Randstad Sourceright Honored by HROA as a "Be Transformed" North America Award Winner

BOSTON, MA--(Marketwired - May 22, 2013) - Randstad Sourceright, a global talent solutions leader, today announced that the Human Resources Outsourcing Association (HROA) has awarded The Linde Group, a world-leading gases and engineering company and Randstad Sourceright client with the North America Recruitment Customer Relationship of the Year award.

Awarded at an HROA gala held on May 2 as part of the 2013 HRO Today Forum in Philadelphia, the HROA's North America Recruitment Customer Relationship of the Year award recognizes the organizations that achieve success in their HR outsourcing processes, based on their accomplishments among industry peers. The theme of this year's awards was "Be Transformed," with the goal of distinguishing those organizations that have achieved remarkable results in the advancement of human resource outsourcing (HRO).

The relationship between Linde and Randstad Sourceright first began in 2008. In 2012, the companies implemented a comprehensive Recruiting Efficiency Improvement Project to enhance recruiting processes and elevate their strategy to the next level. That initiative, along with the long-term strategic success of the Randstad Sourceright RPO since 2008, underscored the value of the relationship that earned the award from HROA.

"Since we engaged Randstad Sourceright as our RPO provider in 2008, we've worked together to address opportunities and challenges through a truly collaborative approach," said Valerie Egan, Linde's head of Resourcing in North America. "Our work with Randstad Sourceright is based on a high level of trust that is essential for driving strategic value, and we're proud that this relationship was recently recognized with an HROA Award for Customer Relationship of the Year."

"It is a great honor to be recognized by HROA for the wonderful customer relationship we have with Linde," said Rebecca Callahan, President, Recruitment Process Outsourcing, Randstad Sourceright. "The trust we build with our clients is the most important ingredient to our growth and success, and it is very exciting to see how our relationships not only yield great results for our clients, but also achieve industry recognition."

About Linde North AmericaLinde North America is a member of The Linde Group, a world-leading gases and engineering company with around 62,000 employees in more than 100 countries worldwide. In the 2012 financial year, Linde generated revenue of EUR 15.280 bn (USD 19.9 bn). The strategy of the Group is geared towards long-term profitable growth and focuses on the expansion of its international business with forward-looking products and services. Linde acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment -- in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.

About Randstad SourcerightRandstad Sourceright is a global talent leader, providing solutions and expertise that help companies position for growth, execute on strategy, and improve business agility. Our experience encompasses all facets of talent, including traditional employees and the contingent, free agent workforce. Key offerings include Blended Workforce Solutions, Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), Managed Services Provider (MSP) programs, and Contingent Workforce Services (CWS). As an operating company of Randstad, a $22 billion company and the second largest HR services provider in the world, Randstad Sourceright delivers the resources and deep capability companies need to optimize their talent strategy for business growth and transformation. We are consistently recognized for service excellence and innovation by industry organizations such as Everest Group, HRO Today Magazine, NelsonHall, Bersin & Associates, and Staffing Industry Analysts. To learn more, visit www.randstadsourceright.com